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Planning
Important: If you are not the homeowner, it is important to contact the
homeowner and discuss how they want to control a group of skylights. It may be
very difficult to change the installation to meet the homeowner’s desires once
installation is complete.
Please consider:
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In case of a power outage the Sentry II power skylight system does not
have manual override. If it is important to be able to close the skylights
without power, consider installing a battery back-up system.
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There are a number of other control options available:
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Remote Control Has Built-in Thermostat for those applications
where it is desirable to open and close skylights based on
temperature. Just set the temperature and place the remote in the
area where you want the temperature controlled. Every Sentry II
HS unit is remote control enabled.
o
A Rain Sensor comes standard with each unit. If you choose to
install the rain sensor, each control unit needs a separate rain
sensor. Consult main wiring diagram for wiring requirements.
o
Power mini blinds - The Sentry II control unit is capable of
controlling power mini blinds (supplied by others). See page 20 for
additional information. Consult main wiring diagram for wiring
requirements.
o
Skylight position feedback - The Sentry II control unit is capable
of providing skylight position feedback (open or closed). See page
20
for additional information. Consult main wiring diagram for
wiring requirements.
o
Integrated control with other control systems - The Sentry II
power skylight system can be integrated with other automated
control systems. Some examples are home automation systems,
thermostats and security systems. See the HPI section on page 18
for additional information. Consult main wiring diagram for wiring
requirements if used.
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Plan your circuits based on 1 amp of power at 120 VAC per motor unit.
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The primary means of skylight control is the remote control. An optional
wall mounted switch panel is available if required.
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If installing a wall mounted switch panel – See main wiring diagram
for wiring details. Plan your wiring routes carefully. Low voltage
wires must not be run parallel to high voltage wires.
